2014 Haut-Batailley (Pauillac)
Secondary Description
At Haut-Batailley they are doing more fruit selection these days. Tasted twice, the first time it showed slightly tougher tannins, but perfumed, black fruit and good length. The second time a few days later and not drizzling so much, it showed ripe, sweet fruit aaand Charm! The tannins were showing more woven and all was supple. Compared to Batailley, this is more perfumed and suave, while Batailley is more about power. (CW 30/03/15)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Classification
Medoc fifth growths 5th 5eme
Score
91-93 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Mar 2015
92 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, May 2015
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The Château Haut-Batailley 2014 is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot picked between 25 September and 9 October at 33hl/ha. The nose seems to revel in that Cabernet Sauvignon. sensual black fruit on the nose mixed with minerals and incense aromas. It offers knockout precision. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin that are enveloped in pure black cherry fruit mixed with blueberry and even hints of orange rind. There is already plenty of energy coiled up in this Haut-Batailley – a splendid Pauillac in the making. 91-93 points
Tim Atkin MW
Made by the same winemaking team as Grand-Puy-Lacoste, this is produced on sandier soils and is generally lighter in style. Elegant and forward, with plenty of perfume, bright acidity and medium weight tannins, it`s a fresh, refined Pauillac that gets weightier in the glass. 92 points